Sensory services

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If you, or someone you care for, finds some tasks difficult because of sight and hearing loss, we can offer an assessment and then work with you to explore how your needs may be met.

We also offer support to families and carers if you need services provided by other workers (e.g. Benefits Advice, help with day-to-day activities). 

You can request an assessment for yourself or the person you are caring for. 

To contact the Trafford Sensory Services Team, call 0161 912 4450 or email cswtnorthadults@trafford.gov.uk.

People with hearing loss or deafness

We can offer you an assessment of your needs if you are having problems with:

  • Hearing voices on the TV
  • Hearing voices on the phone or hearing the phone ring
  • Hearing a standard smoke alarm
  • Hearing callers at the door
  • Missing alarm calls due to being unable to hear your alarm clock
  • Challenges with daily living
  • Challenge accessing community support

People with a visual impairment

You do not need to be registered blind or partially sighted to use the service. We provide information, support and advice to people in their own homes. We offer advice and assistance on a range of subjects, including:

  • Aids and services to help people with non-correctable sight loss
  • How to manage better in your home
  • How learning new skills can help
  • Difficulties linked with sight loss

Other help and support

A leading UK blind charity, Henshaws supports individuals living with visual impairments to regain independence and confidence.